The total recorded crimes in Marshes, Broadland, UK in February 2026 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marshes crime rate of 56.13 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Marshes, encompassing approximately 106 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Marshes, we need to analyze Marshes crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Broadland:
In 2024, Marshes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 100 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marshes recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.
In 2023, Marshes had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 121 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marshes recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Broadland, Marshes has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In 2024, the total Marshes crimes were 100. The crime rate of Marshes in 2024 was 935.45 (year) or 77.95 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Broadland.
In 2023, the total crimes in Marshes were around 121 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1131.90 (year) or 94.32 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Broadland.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Marshes) | Crimes | Rank (Marshes) | Crimes | Rank (Marshes) | |
| Aylsham | NA | NA | 506 | 1 | 465 | 1 |
| Thorpe St Andrew South East | NA | NA | 448 | 3 | 435 | 2 |
| Sprowston East | NA | NA | 480 | 2 | 353 | 4 |
| Hellesdon South East | NA | NA | 447 | 4 | 426 | 3 |
| Hellesdon North West | NA | NA | 416 | 5 | 330 | 5 |
| Old Catton and Sprowston West | NA | NA | 265 | 9 | 301 | 6 |
| Brundall | NA | NA | 356 | 6 | 275 | 8 |
| Sprowston Central | NA | NA | 283 | 8 | 279 | 7 |
| Wroxham | NA | NA | 311 | 7 | 271 | 9 |
| Horsford and Felthorpe | NA | NA | 249 | 10 | 261 | 10 |
| Thorpe St Andrew North West | NA | NA | 244 | 11 | 255 | 11 |
| Blofield with South Walsham | NA | NA | 218 | 12 | 200 | 12 |
| Spixworth with St Faiths | NA | NA | 161 | 16 | 189 | 13 |
| Taverham North | NA | NA | 197 | 13 | 148 | 16 |
| Plumstead | NA | NA | 119 | 21 | 152 | 14 |
| Buxton | NA | NA | 169 | 14 | 149 | 15 |
| Acle | NA | NA | 163 | 15 | 123 | 22 |
| Hevingham | NA | NA | 85 | 24 | 140 | 17 |
| Taverham South | NA | NA | 150 | 17 | 136 | 18 |
| Eynesford | NA | NA | 144 | 18 | 133 | 19 |
| Reepham | NA | NA | 132 | 19 | 123 | 21 |
| Drayton North | NA | NA | 82 | 26 | 128 | 20 |
| Burlingham | NA | NA | 121 | 20 | 87 | 25 |
| Great Witchingham | NA | NA | 92 | 23 | 85 | 26 |
| Coltishall | NA | NA | 85 | 25 | 92 | 24 |
| Drayton South | NA | NA | 71 | 27 | 76 | 27 |
February 2026 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Marshes postcode area is presented below.